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Need for speed
Third time
the charm
The normally serene rivers around central Otago
resonated with a petrolhead’s dream soundtrack last
weekend as some of the fastest jetboats in the world
went head to head. The Otago Five Rivers race had
legs on the Matukituki, the Clutha, Dart, the Kawerau
and Shotover rivers over two days. The overall event
was won by Nelson man and former world unlimited
jetboat champion Rob Pooley, pictured here on the
Matukituki in his Chevrolet powered Kwikkraft.
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Through the
grapevine
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Empty car found freedom camping
Caroline Harker
Best garden
at Tarras
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Matilda
turns one
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A local man who walked home
after drinking during the Rippon
Festival was surprised to receive a
$200 ticket for freedom camping
on the lakefront.
HetoldtheWanakaSunhehad
spent an enjoyable day listening
to the concert with friends on a
boat on Lake Wanaka.
“We had been drinking so I
left my car where in was in the
lakefront parking zone and
walkedhome. Howcananempty
car be freedom camping?” The
man rang Lakes Environmental
to say he wasn’t in the car and
could prove his case. He sent
in his parents’ phone number
and hasn’t heard anything back
to date.
Meanwhile mothers Michelle
Cotter and Jo Chamberlain stand
by their claim they would rather
go to prison than pay a $200
freedom camping fine after their
sons slept in their car on the
lakefront rather than drink drive.
We had been drinking so I left my car where in was
in the lakefront parking zone and walked home.
They rang Lakes Environmental
and were told the fine would
have to be paid.
QLDCmediapersonMeaghan
Miller told the Wanaka Sun
anyone who feels a fine is not
justified is very welcome to fill
out a waiver form. “This will
then be considered and where
appropriate the fine will be
waived,” she said. “Council is
not suggesting anyone should
break the law or put themselves
or others at risk drink driving, nor
is it in the business of sending our
residentstoprison.Unfortunately
the reality is that people sleeping
in vehicles on the lakefront
have on other occasions left
unacceptable, unsightly and
sometimes disgusting mess
behind for foreshore visitors
to discover in the morning. It
is one rule for all.”
Acting Sergeant Phil Vink
said locals sleeping in their
cars rather than driving home
under the influence was quite
common in Wanaka.
“It’s a good option,” he said.
“We can’t tell them to drive on.
It requires a bit of common
sense. The majority of young
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here people here are pretty
responsible about drunk driving.
They do the right thing.” He
suggested people could make a
plan for how they were going to
get home right from the word go.
“But in this case the boys should
be praised for making the call
[not to drive] he said.
The QLDC freedom camping
control bylaw 2012 states
that freedom camping does
not include the following
activities:
(a) temporary and short-term
parking of a motor vehicle;
(b) recreational activities
commonly known as day-trip
excursions;
(c) resting or sleeping at
the roadside in a caravan
or motor vehicle to avoid
driver fatigue.
Under the bylaws the
maximumfineforillegalcamping
is $20,000.
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Building to start soon
Third time
the charm
Eight builders have been sent the plans to price
the new Lake Hawea community centre. All the
paperwork has been in the hands of the council
for a fortnight and building will start as soon
as consent is received, according to building
committee secretary Linda Osborne.
“Hopefully that will be within a month,” she said.
It can take three months to get building consent.
A new building sub-committee has been appointed
consisting of Donald Urquhart in the chair and
Peter Hook as treasurer with Geoff Hewson,
Dave Paterson, Bill McCarthy and Doug Bressnell
making up the committee.
Centre supporters have been raising funds for
the $1.54million redevelopment project for two
years. Linda said they still need money for fittings
and furnishings.
The project will convert most of the original centre
into a library and includes a multifunction meeting
room and redeveloped community hall.
It’s third time lucky for national aerobatic champion
Doug Brooker who will be at Warbirds tomorrow with
his spitfire.
He tried to bring it to the 2008 airshow but was stumped
by security requirements shipping the plane to New
Zealand from the United States. He tried to come here
again in 2010, but could not due to a minor accident.
The spitfire has been painted in the colours and
markings of the Mark IX Spitfire flown in the North
Africa campaign by Squadron Leader Colin Gray, New
Zealand’s highest-scoring Ace.
Wastewater solutions
The Otago Regional Council has given the Cromwell
Community Board two years to decide on a longterm wastewater management solution.
The ORC granted a two-year interim consent to
discharge Cromwell and Bannockburn wastewater
in the Kawarau Arm of Lake Dunstan with the
proviso that no further short-term consents will be
approved. The community will be invited to help
with its decision-making in the coming months.
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QLDC won’t be showcasing Wanaka
Caroline Harker
Although the Queenstown Lakes
District Council is hosting the 2012
local government conference,
there will be no visits to this side
of the hill. Instead all three tours
on offer at the conference will be
held on the Queenstown side;
one to the events centre, one to
a new housing development in
Nerin Street and one to Shotover
Jet, Arrowtown and some miners
cottages.
At Tuesday’s council meeting
Councillor Jude Battson suggested
a visit to Project Pure would
have been appropriate however
QLDC chief executive Debra
Lawson said because the tour
was taking place in mid-winter
(July 15-17), “we have tried to
minimise the amount of road
transportation required for each
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tour in case of adverse weather
conditions”.
Jude quipped it would be a
good opportunity to get better
roads to Wanaka.
Mayor Vanessa van Uden
said Jude was welcome to invite
The three tours being held
in Queenstown are based
around three topics: CCOs,
affordable housing and tourism
in Queenstown.
The events centre tour follows
a discussion on the benefits of
We have tried to minimise the
amount of road transportation
required for each tour in case of
adverse weather conditions.
anyone who she wanted to take
to see Project Pure. She also
suggested the 2013 Community
Boards Conference which is being
held in Wanaka in May next year
would be a good time to have
tours around Wanaka.
council controlled organisations,
governance styles and public
transparency.
The Nerin Street visit is part of
a session on affordable housing.
Debra Lawson said the QLDC
response to house affordability
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is unique and there would be
discussion about the HOPE
strategy (Housing Our People
in our Environment) and the
activities of the Queenstown
Lakes Community Housing
Trust. These will be at Jack’s
Point. Debra said Jack’s Point
had been chosen as the venue,
“not only because it allows us
to show conference delegates
a little of the district but also
because a 5 percent voluntary
contribution from Jack’s Point
provided initial funding for the
affordable housing project.”
The third tour, on the changing
face of tourism in Queenstown, is
intended to present two aspects
of Queenstown’s tourism product
– its adventure tourism industry
and its heritage.
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Tourist tax mooted
Caroline Harker
The council plans to gather extra
revenue by imposing a ‘tax’ on
businesses which benefit from
tourists. Many ratepayers are
disgruntled about paying high
rates for facilities which are
used mainly by tourists, and
council anticipates the ‘tax’ will
be welcomed. Those who may
not be quite so happy are the
businesses which will pay it.
The lakes district has a resident
population of 28,000, and receives
2.8 million visitors each year.
The council deputy CEO and
general manager finance Stewart
Burns said the community
wants costs fairly apportioned
to visitors.
tourism,” Stewart said. “For
example a new recreation and
events rate will recover some
costs associated with parks,
To do this in a fair and
transparent way, council is
looking to include a visitor cost ...
“To do this in a fair and
transparent way, council is
looking to include a visitor
cost in the rates of businesses
in a region that benefits from
reserves, trails, walkways, public
toilets and events by collecting
about 50 cents per day from
each visitor.
The proposal is part of the
rates review which will be in
the draft 10 Year plan. It will be
available from April 7 and the
council is keen to get feedback
from the public.
Both Stewart Burns and Mayor
Vanessa van Uden said at the
council meeting this week it
is important the community
takes the time to understand
what they are trying to achieve.
Stewart said he would be making
a ‘cut down version’ of his report
available to submitters and all
interested parties.
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Going to the ball
Last week the Wanaka Sun had two single tickets
to give away to the First annual Masquerade Ball
on the Full Moon at Criffel Station Woolshed.
The winners of the competition are Amanda
McHolm from Hawea Flat and The Scarlet
Pimpernel fan James Copley.
Crime decline for 2011
Tim Brewster
rate for burglaries was
3.8 percent last year with
one resolution compared
to more than half at 54.2
percent solved in 2010. The
biggest decrease has been
inreportedvandalism,with
101 incidents reported
last year down from 199
incidents in 2010. The
report shows there were
45 assaults with a 91
percent resolution rate
recorded last year down
Crimes in the Wanaka
area for 2011 have shown
a decline in most cases from
the previous year with the
biggest drops in reported
burglaries and vandalism.
A summary of offences
released by acting senior
sergeant Derek Shaw show
there were 26 burglaries in
2011 down from 48 in 2010.
However the resolution
Reduced debt forecast
The Queenstown Lakes District Council has reduced
its forecast debt level by $1.23million after three
years examining every project it planned to deliver
in the next decade.
“The 2009 forecast debt level by 2019 was $393
million, in 2012 the 10-year forecast is now $170
million, not only a major improvement but also
allowing council considerable headroom,” QLDC
deputy chief executive and general manager finance
Stewart Burns said. “It’s a great result but there are
a number of big issues that council needs to hear
from the community on before finally adopting the
[draft 10 year] plan in June.”
A 10-Year Plan summary will be distributed widely in
mid-April. The council has identified seven big issues,
which the community could genuinely influence.
These are: financial affordability; community facilities
including the Wanaka Sports Facility; Wanaka water
supply (algae); Water Demand Management; Rates
Review; Wakatipu wastewater treatment (Project
Shotover); and a District Events Office.
from 54 in 2010, with a 79.6
percent resolution rate.
Last year there were three
sexual assaults reported,
compared to five in 2010.
Regulated weapons and
explosives offences were
down to four last year from
18 in 2010. Drug use has
stayed relatively consistent,
with five dealing and 20
possession offences in
2011 compared to three
and 19 in 2010.
Minor changes to
residential rates
Caroline Harker
Residential rates should
remain the same or
decrease for most home
owners in the Upper
Clutha according to figures
presented to the QLDC
on Tuesday.
Examples given included
three properties:
- a house in Wanaka
valued at $528,962 will
face a rates increase of
0.12 percent ie $2.74.
- a house in Albert
Town with a value of
$293,868 can expect to
pay 3.84 percent less,
which equates to a drop
of $71.54.
- a house in Hawea with
a value of $362,437 will
pay 2.48 percent less, a
drop of $49.90.
The biggest rates
increases in the examples
given included a ‘country
dwelling’ worth $1,076,790
which faces a 3.84 percent
increase of $176.34 and
an accommodation
property in Wanaka worth
$704,736 which faces an
increase of 3.41 percent
or $204.61.
The QLDC Rates and
Funding review was
adopted by the council
at Tuesday’s meeting and
will be incorporated into
the Long Term Plan.
Details of the rates
review are available on
the QLDC website now,
and will be in the Long
Term Plan which will be
made available to the
public on April 7.
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Thousands raised
The raffle of a quilt, which took local quilters two
full days of quilting from their temporary quilting
station in Wanakaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s National Bank, raised $6001
for the Otago Neurosurgical Appeal. W Mason from
Clyde won the quilt.
Many diverse groups in Otago have joined the effort
to raise $3million for the Otago Neurosurgical
Appeal to secure the future of the service through
the Neurological Foundation Chair in Neurosurgery,
based at the University of Otago.
Vintage pilots
get free flights
Free flights are on offer this weekend, but only for applicants who
pass a rigorous selection process: WWII veteran, and 90 years
plus. Local pilot and flight trainer Peter Hendriks is offering flights
in his vintage Tiger Moth, donning his passengers with a leather
flying helmet, scarf and goggles. The Tiger Moth biplane was a
standard pilot training plane during WWII with the majority of
New Zealand airmen learning to fly solo in them. So far more
than four veterans have inquired, including one 98-year-old.
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Flight, photos for WWII veteran
Tim Brewster
Warbirds weekend will have
a special significance for a
former WWII pilot with a
flight in Tiger Moth on the
cards and a photographic
display of him installed at
the Luggate Hotel. Peter
McKinlay, 91, pictured on
the wing of a P 51 Mustang,
lives in Bannockburn,
and has visited the hotel
a number of times for
a meal and also to view
the photo display there
of New Zealand WWII
airmen, many of whom he
knew, his son Trevor said.
He was an RNZAF pilot
with 15 and 26 Squadrons
in the Pacific, stationed
mostly at Bougainville
in the Northern Solomon
Islands. He finished the
war with the rank of Flight
Lieutenant, and in the years
following, was a member of
No 4 Territorial Squadron
which was based at Taieri
Aerodrome near Dunedin
until it was disbanded in
1956. Self-employed for
most of his working life
after the war, Peter has
at various times been a
garage and petrol station
proprietor, a roading
contractor, a bridge
builder, and the owner of a
hire company, which later
became Hirequip under
the direction of his son
Stuart. Peter is currently
considering taking up
an offer from local pilot
and flight trainer Peter
Hendriks for free Tiger
Moth flights for any veteran
over the age of 90 over
Warbirds weekend.
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Wanaka’s most famous plumber, Jup
Brown, has started his running journey
up the length of Japan to run 4100km as
a fundraiser to help tsunami-affected
areas.
Jup set off on April 1and has almost
completed the length of Okinawa
Island.
During the trip he will be stopping in the
affected areas to do volunteer work and
raise awareness of the help that is needed.
Jup is a fluent speaker of Japanese having
spent a number of years in Japan working
in the ski industry and identifies strongly
with country’s culture. He is hoping to
complete his journey in early July.
PHOTO: supplied
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Older people asked to speak out
Caroline Harker
Older people in our
community tend to be
stoic; making do, getting
by, not wanting to be a
bother. They’re much
more likely to offer help
than ask for it.
However there are some
parts of life which aren’t
easy for the elderly - for
example, getting around
when they can’t drive any
more, or finding life a bit
lonely when they start
giving up activities.
Community Networks
is carrying out a research
project to look at the needs
of older people and use the
information to make their
lives a bit easier.
The idea for the project
beganwhennewimmigrant
Sarah Ballard (pictured far
left) was co-opted onto
the Alpline Community
Development Trust. She
came across some research
into the lives of the elderly
and decided a bigger
project was warranted.
She set up a pilot project
writing a questionnaire and
interviewing ten people in
the community. Most of
them were over 75 years
old. Problems she came
across included transport,
not wanting to ask for help
and loneliness.
“We had an amazing
afternoon tea party to thank
them for be interviewed,”
Sarah said. “It was like a
movie. They all absolutely
enjoyed the occasion. It
was a real treat for them.”
A former psychiatric
social worker in mental
health, Sarah realised
the importance for her
survey.
Community Networks
applied for a research grant
and received $23,000 from
the Lotteries Commission.
Helen Millar (far right) was
employed to help Sarah
and now they are looking
for about 60 people aged
over 65 who are willing
to talk to them sometime
before the end of the year.
Interviews will cover a
broad range of topics
including what family
people have in the area,
why they live here, how
they manage financially,
social activities, interests,
independence and health
needs.
“It’s a chance for them
to have their say, especially
if they feel isolated or
vulnerable,” Sarah said.
“This is a real opportunity
to raise the profile of this
age group in our area and
anyone who’s interested
can contact Kate Murray,
the manager at Community
Networks.”
The project is being
supervised by Professor
Amanda Barusch from
the Department of Social
Work and Community
Development at the
University of Otago.
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Daughter Maisie looks
on as Sarah-Kate and
Dan taste the Two
Degrees 2009 pinot noir.
Through
the grapevine
Viv Milsom
Sarah-Kate and Dan
Dineen love living and
working in Wanaka.
Experienced wine-makers,
they married in Wanaka
in 2003, and went on to
establish Maude Wines,
a family owned company
which today produces
about 10,000 cases of
Central Otago wine.
Sarah-Kate and Dan
first met in Australia,
where they were working
in the Hunter Valley for
Brokenwood Winery back
in the 1990s. “I was a
‘cellar rat’ and he was
the winemaker,” SarahKate said.
Australian born and
bred Dan had learned
his wine-making skills at
prestigious Roseworthy
College in South Australia,
while kiwi Sarah-Kate, who
grew up in Southland had
studied science at Otago
University, before gaining
a diploma in viticulture
and wine-making from
Lincoln University.
Both have since won a
string of awards for their
wine-making, including
“Best Red Wine in the
World” at the London
International Wine
Challenge, an award
Dan won with his 1999
Brokenwood Rayner
Shiraz.
Sarah-Kate went on
to set up the successful
Tempus Two Winery
in the Hunter Valley,
while Dan became the
general manager and
chief winemaker at Tower
Estate.
Sarah Kate also became
“a huge support.” Her
family has taken holidays
in Wanaka since SarahKate was a child, and her
brother, sister and parents
have a share-holding in
Maude Wines.
“We make Mt Maude
wine using their grapes
exclusively, and then
we make Maude wines,
Dan fell in love with
Wanaka and it’s lovely to
be bringing our children up here.
a full judge and panel chair,
judging at wine shows all
over Australia. “It was a
tough decision to leave,”
she said, “but Dan fell in
love with Wanaka and
it’s lovely to be bringing
our children up here.”
Stella is now four years
old and Maisie is two. “I
try to achieve a balance
between them and work,
but it’s of course easier
said than done.”
“It’s frantic for about
six to eight weeks during
vintage, but the rest of
the time Dan and I can
share work and caring
for the kids.”
Sarah-Kate’s parents,
who own Mt Maude
vineyard have also been
using a variety of grapes
from Wanaka, Gibbston
Valley, Bannockburn and
Queensberry. There are
actually huge differences
between these sub-regions
and we’re enjoying
blending the different
grapes.”
Dan and Sarah-Kate also
make wine for a number
of other small vineyards
in the region, including
Two Degrees, a boutique
vineyard at Queensberry.
“Because of their northerly
aspect and slight elevation,
they’re often one of the
latest picked vineyards
and this extra time on the
vines gives their grapes
a ripeness and flavour
development which
PHOTO: Anna Allan
allows us as winemakers
a beautiful platform.
With premium grapes
you have more choices
to add complexity to the
wine.”
Indeed so. The Two
Degrees 2009 pinot
noir recently won the
Champion Pinot Noir
trophy in the Royal Easter
Show in Auckland and
the 2010 Mt Maude pinot
noir won gold at the same
show.
While winning awards
offers Sarah-Kate and
Dan recognition in the
winemaking industry,
their love of Wanaka and
strong sense of family
are equally important
to them.
“We lost most of the
summer when we worked
in the Hunter Valley, but
here we can enjoy the
summer and early autumn.
We love to water and
snow ski, and I run a lot
and coach junior netball.
I love cooking too and
I’m into cheese making,”
Sarah-Kate said.
Dan, a keen biker,
claims to be a “terrible
fly fisherman and golfer”.
He is Australian so this may
be true, but not likely. This
is a couple who love to
live their lives to the max,
whatever the challenge.
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Best gardens
in Tarras
All going to the dogs
Event manager Rebecca Brosnahan won a Treble Cone season pass on
Friday in a raffle held to raise funds for the Aspiring Avalanche Dogs. She
was given her ticket by her sister. When organiser Matt Gunn phoned
Rececca on a public speaker phone, “she was so stoked her excitement
infected everyone there and the crowd broke out in smiles, laughter and
even the odd tear.”
Matt said funds raised will go towards day passes for volunteer dog
baiters and a new container.
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The excitement was
evident among senior
students for the final
judging day of the Tarras
School best garden
competition 2012. Each
senior student planted,
grew and harvested
vegetables in their
own raised garden
bed, and took care of
its maintenance.
Judges, Bill Gibson
and local farmer
Jan Gibson, had the
difficult task of deciding
which young gardener
would win the school’s
shield. Bill, a retired
local farmer and expupil of the school,
won the best garden
shield when he was a
pupil in 1938.
The competition
was re-introduced
in 2010 when the
students’ gardens
were established. The
children first grow their
vegetables from seed
in the classroom and
plan the layout of their
gardens. They enjoy
snacking on their freshly
picked vegetables,
and morning tea at
Tarras School is often
supplemented with
carrots and radishes.
The students also use
their produce in school
and home cooking.
Ten-year-old Hamish
Robinson was this
year’s best garden
winner. Arabella
Chapman-Cohen, 11,
placed second and
third place went to
nine-year-old Milly
Robinson (pictured).
Tarras School is an
enviro-school and
was awarded a bronze
award last year.
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Kids help raise funds
Wanaka came up with $3200 for the Blind Foundation Red Puppy Appeal over two days last
week. The biggest single contributor was Wanaka Primary School which raised $480 with a
coin trail. Teacher Kitt South invited guide dog puppy trainer Lorraine Knowles to visit the
school with her puppy Geffrey. Kitt has been teaching her five and six-year-old students
about pets - including working pets. Other visitors have included search and rescue dogs
and local vet Gary Walker.
Pictured are five-year-old Wanaka Primary School students with Geffrey the dog from left:
Ollie Morgan, Charlie Scurrr, Kitt South (teacher), Lorraine Knowles (guide dog trainer),
Ruby Cochran, Amelia Loudon and Zedyn Fellows.
PHOTO: wanaka.tv
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Simple rules - save lives
Thanksgiving in Hawea
The New Zealand Mountain Safety Council
advises trampers that following five simple rules
could save a life this Easter weekend. “Becoming
compromised by inclement or a swift change in
weather, your own physical limits or becoming
injured could have serious consequences for
you and your party,” Mountain Safety Council
bushcraft programme manager Chris Owens said.
The simple rules of the New Zealand Outdoor
Safety Code include: plan your trip; tell someone;
be aware of the weather; know your limits; take
sufficient supplies.
Doug from Lake Hawea
Douglas from Lake Hawea, he really is a goer
He trundles up and down the street upon his ride-on mower
When the weeds and broom grow high the local people say ‘Just give Doug a ring, he’ll come and spray’
His energy is boundless, he seldom ever tires
And when the siren goes, he rushes to fight fires
He’s the dedicated grounds man, down at the local school
The kids all call him Doug and think he’s pretty cool
ln the Lake Hawea community he’s at everyone’s beck and call
Even in his spare time, he’s helping extend the hall
On Hawea gymkhana day he’s unsure which hat to wear
Whether it’s Committee or Fire Brigade, you can be sure that he’ll be
there
ln the Lake Hawea community, when there’s work to be done
Doug will turn up in his truck, he comes on the run
Waitangi weekend’s Hawea Challenge - games & competition in the sun Doug’s a keen organiser and planner of the fun
Every community has one, the volunteer hidden under the rug
ln Lake Hawea, our ‘main man’ is Doug
- Liz Matheson
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Thank you Hawea volunteers
Caroline Harker
A thanksgiving pot luck dinner
organised for volunteers
in Hawea packed out the
community centre on Friday
night.
Organised by the wellbeing
sub-committee of the Hawea
Community Association, the
dinner included volunteers from
more than a dozen voluntary
groups ranging from the Grans
Group (who help with reading
at the primary school) to the
Thursday Group (who plant
trees along the lakefront).
A special prize, The Chocolate
Cake Award for volunteering
excellence, went to volunteer fire
brigade fire chief Doug Brenssell.
Doug (pictured) also received a
poem written especially for him
by Liz Matheson (see above).
The theme of the pot luck
dinner was something people
had reared or grown. The prize
for the best main course went
to Elisabeth Horrell for her
broccoli salad and the best
dessert prize went to Alison
Brown for her walnut torte.
Wellbeing sub-committee
member Judith Shaw said they
plan to make the dinner an
annual event, “to celebrate
and thank all the wonderful
volunteers who, through their
generosity, make Hawea such
a great community.”
Plan change for water strategy
Plan Change 6A to the Otago Water Plan - a proposed policy aimed at
maintaining good water quality and improving the water quality where it
has deteriorated - was notified on March 31.
The plan change includes rules to control pollution entering rural waterways
from runoff, leaching, and farm drains while recognising the variability in
climate, land use, and water quality throughout the region.
Otago Regional Council chairman Stephen Woodhead said the proposed
rules give land managers the flexibility to implement practical changes
to meet the discharge limits. The proposed rules were developed with
an effects-based approach in mind to protect good water quality into the
future and improve it where necessary.
Discharges which have an obvious adverse effect on receiving water, or
from disturbed land, and discharges to water from animal waste systems,
silage storage, or composting processes will become prohibited.
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sunnews
Matilda turns one
Caroline Harker
Anna van Riel was advised to
terminate her pregnancy so
often she banned all mention
of it. And today her baby girl
Matilda is one year old, happy
and well, just as Anna always
hoped she would be.
Anna was 21 weeks pregnant
when she and her husband-to-be
Locky Urquhart came home to
Hawea to get married in January
last year. They had been living
in Byron Bay. Anna went for
an ultrasound in Wanaka and
realised all was not well.
“I saw the radiographer’s face
drop and I said what’s wrong
with my baby?”
It was the beginning of what
could have been a nightmare,
but Anna was determined to
stay positive.
“I was under a lot of pressure
to terminate. They said if she
survived she wouldn’t have a
good life. They talked about
chromosomal abnormalities
and a rotated heart.
I listened to my intuition. I
knew she was coming regardless.
She was strong. I could have
put a lot of fear into it but I
choose not to.”
Some time later an
amniocentesis showed no
chromosomal abnormalities.
No-one mentioned a rotated
heart again.
When Matilda was born in
Wellington hospital on April 5
her stomach, liver and intestines
were in a sac outside her body.
She had a ruptured omphalocele,
a rare condition where the
abdomen fails to close around
the base of the umbilical cord
during early development.
“She was in the neo-natal
intensive care unit where there
were six babies and two nurses
in each room. Matilda had three
nurses all to herself. It really was
a life and death situation.”
Anna and Locky lived at Ronald
PHOTO: supplied
McDonald house for three
months while Matilda had three
major operations and battled for
her life.
It was seven weeks before
fun day to raise money for
the Christchurch Ronald
McDonald House.
Now Matilda is one and
doesn’t have to see a specialist
I saw the radiographer’s face drop and
I said what’s wrong with my baby?
Anna was allowed to hold
her baby, 10 before she could
breastfeed.
Later they were able to move
to Invercargill where they could
go to the hospital for daily
dressing changes, and be closer
to family and friends.
Finally in August they moved
home to the Nook in Hawea,
and Anna organised a family
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“All her organs are working
properly. She’s an amazing
child.”
Her mother is fairly amazing
too. As well as looking after
Matilda she’s busy harvesting
fruit at the Nook, putting
together a new album which
she is recording bit by bit in
Invercargill, and organising a
house concert tour of the United
States. Next year she and Locky
plan to take Matilda and travel
around the States where Anna
will perform and Locky will
learn as much as he can about
building eco homes.
Then there’s the business of
why Matilda got sick.
“There have been clusters of
babies born with abdominal
wall defects. We lived outside
Byron Bay where they grew
macadamia nuts and bananas
and a lot of spraying went
on. There were eight cases
in 24 months which is a very
high ratio. The health board is
doing a research project into
chemical sprays. It’s fascinating
but we’ll probably never know
for sure.”
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Hockey
players
wanted
Wanaka
winners
Deb and Gary Johnston were the
lucky winners of accommodation
and activities in Queenstown when
they shopped in the Spencer House
Mall before Christmas. Deb wrote
to the Wanaka Sun to tell us how
their weekend went:
“We stayed at the Millennium Hotel
on the Thursday night in one of their
superb king size rooms with views
looking directly up the Gondola.
Following drinks in their Club Bar
we headed out to the Hilton Hotel
at the Kawarau Village for dinner at
the Stacks Pub: A real fun night in
a great setting with great staff and
the food was delicious.
The following morning we were
treated to an awesome breakfast
in The Observatory Restaurant at
Upper Clutha hockey
junior Laetitia Telford,13.
PHOTO: supplied
the Millennium then off up the
Gondola to soak in the amazing
views and have fun on the Luge.
Absolutely heaps of fun but don’t
think I managed to break any speed
records there!
We had a great chat to the guys in
the treehouse that run the Ziptrek
Ecotours which we were also lucky to
receive vouchers for. We are planning
to use these later in the year.
All up a fantastic few days and many,
many thanks to the organisers of the
Spencer House Mall Competition, the
Wanaka Sun, the Millennium Hotel,
the Hilton Stacks Pub, Gondola and
Luge and the Ziptrek Ecotours.”
Freedom camper self-contained
The caravan pictured on the front page of the Wanaka Sun last week was
parked at Waterfall Creek freedom camping area for self-contained vehicles.
“Whilst we understand there are problems associated with freedom camping
in vehicles without toilets and holding tanks, the New Zealand Motor Caravan
Association self-containment programme is set up to alleviate this problem,
and leave nothing behind but footprints,” the caravan owner said.
His caravan is a certified self-contained caravan with on-board toilet, rubbish
container and holding tanks for fresh and waste water.
The Upper Clutha Hockey Club is looking for young enthusiast players for their
upcoming winter season. The club currently has four teams with players ranging
from the Fun Sticks at four to seven years, the Small Sticks at eight to ten years,
the Kwik Sticks, 11 to 12 years, and a senior B team with 13 to 18-year-old
females and 13 to 15-year-old males. The club also extends to senior men and
women’s grades and accumulates 100 members within the Upper Clutha region
with the majority of competition games played in Cromwell. The club practises
on a half pitch on Warren Street which has lighting for night use. A recent grant
allocation of $6813.15 has enabled the UCHC to purchase a new goalie kit,
game balls, coaching material and uniforms for senior players.
Thursday 05 April to Wednesday 11 April 2012
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sunnews
Solid school performance
A squad of seven rowers
and coxen George Heard,
coached by Dave Varney
and Rob Bruce, travelled
to the Maadi Cup last
week and picked up some
personal best times and
some medals.
The boys under 18
lightweight double
(Jarrod Wellman and
Jamie Bowley) topped
their heat to qualify for
the A final on Saturday
where they won a bronze
medal with a personal
best of 7.11.
The boys under 17 coxed
quad of Jamie Bowley,
James Redai, Eachann
and Riley Bruce, coxed
by George Heard, came
fifth in the A final, with
a personal best time of
6.44, to beat their rivals
Otago Boys for the first
time this season.
Anna Watson Taylor’s
(pictured) recent decision
to take up single sculling
gained her a place in the
under 18 single sculls
semi-final and fifth in
the B final in 8.42.
Thirteen-year-old novices
Riley Bruce and Jack Porter
raced in the under 15
doubles and came fourth
in the B final in 7.51. Riley
also raced in the under
16 single sculls, placing
third in the B finals in a
time of 7.57.
The under 17 double of
Eachann and James had
a good run, overcoming
illness and placing fifth in
the B final in 7.01. Eachann
raced to sixth place in the
under 17 single sculls B
final in 8.01.
The under 18 boys double
of Eachann and Jarrod got
to the semi-finals but had
to scratch from their race
due to a timetable clash
with the quad race.
PHOTO: supplied
Bold boulderering
Moa hunters seek adventure
Wanaka has two new national
champions and a second place
after the final round of the New
Zealand Alpine Club’s national
bouldering series final held recently
at Castle Hill in Canterbury.
Nia O’Connor won the open
women’s title, and Stefan
Schwarz,15, pictured with Nia,
won the junior male title, with Finn
Fairbairn,15, coming second.
Bouldering is a climbing
discipline involving scaling
large boulders without ropes or
harnesses, with the competition
involving climbers being judged
on a number of climbs over a
period of several hours.
PHOTO: supplied
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Tim Brewster
The hills and waterways
of Fiordland are likely
to be the setting for next
week’s 450km Godzone
adventure race with the
Wanaka Moa Hunters
expecting a challenging
week. “Our goal is
to finish amicably,”
veteran adventure racer
Richard Anderson said.
The most experienced
member of the team,
Richard has finished
11 expedition length
adventure races and
is aware of the stress
the group can come
under. “The challenges
include food, blisters,
the ‘sleep monster’
and injury.” The
other three members
of the Wanaka-based
team are experienced
multisporters and
triathletes with
Simone Maier and
Ailsa Rollinson placing
first and second in
the Goldrush recently
and Jeremy Warnock,
a former Coast to
PHOTO: wanaka.tv
The challenges include
food, blisters, the ‘sleep
monster’ and injury.
Coast competitor and
mountain marathon
runner.
This is the first time
the four have combined
in an event and the
Godzone promises to
be a test for even the
most prepared team.
Billed as a multi-day,
non-stop, expeditionstyle adventure race
the disciplines include
navigation, trekking,
mountain biking,
kayaking and fixed rope
climbing and abseiling.
Starting on Monday
April 7, the top teams
are expected to finish
the following Thursday
afternoon.
With Ailsa and Simone
still fit from their recent
events, the team has
been doing multiple
trips up Mt Roy in
preparation for what
will be a number of
round the clock hill
Thursday 05 April to Wednesday 11 April 2012
climbs regardless of
weather.
As well as the
Wanaka team, top local
multisporters Braden
Currie and Jessica
Simson will be joining
two highly competitive
teams in Queenstown.
Braden, who placed
third in this year’s Coast
to Coast will be joining
well known professional
multisporters Richard
and Elina Ussher and
Sam Clarke on team
Subway, Jess joins
Adrian Bailey, Matt
Woods and Bas Smith
in team R&R Sport.
The teams will be
tracked throughout
the event, with updates
on the organisation
website. They will have
no prior knowledge of
the route and will be
issued with route books
and topographical maps
with a list of checkpoints
they must find just prior
to the start. The Moa
Hunters are hoping for
a strong finish on either
Thursday or Friday.
sunnews
crimescene
Sporty mum and son
Tim Brewster
The local mother and son
combination of Emma and
Finn Bilous from Hawea
Flat had another successful
sporting weekend recently.
Emma won the gruelling
50km endurance run held
at Northburn Station near
Cromwell while Finn won his
fourth consecutive Central
Otago primary school
triathlon title. Emma, pictured
at the finish with well known
endurance runner Lisa Tamati
and event organiser Terry
Davis, ran in the shortest of
the distances which range
from a brutal160km down
to the 50km. The run was
held in extremely windy and
wet conditions with some
competitors including Emma
blown off their feet during the
event. She finished in a time
of 7:15, 42 minutes ahead of
her nearest competitor.
“It was a fantastic event,
despite getting blown over.
Although I was really happy
with the 50 km, I am totally
inspired by those who
completed the 100 mile run
... maybe that could be me
one day,” Emma said.
Drunken antics
A party in Helwick Street got out of control with
vomiting and urinating on the street and was closed
down by the occupants. One underage person was
taken home by police to ensure his safety.
A male was arrested for disorderly behaviour after he
started fighting with a group.
A drink driver was caught more than 1 ½ times over
the legal limit in Hawea.
PHOTO: supplied
Theft
A purple mountain bike was taken between March
16 and March 23 from an address at the SH6 end
of Aubrey Road.
Traffic
Warbirds over Wanaka will bring a heavier traffic flow
than normal and there is a 4kph tolerance during
the Easter weekend. Senior Constable Bruce Mclean
suggests taking SH6 towards Hawea, right onto Camp
Hill Road, right onto Kane Road and left onto SH8A a
good path to get to Cromwell and beyond.
Home invasion still open
A lack of assistance from some of the victims of the
reported home invasion at Stratford Terrace in late
January has been “disappointing” for police, who have
yet to make an arrest, Acting Senior Sergeant Derek
Shaw said. “We may not have the full cooperation of
some of the victims. We still believe it is solvable, if
more information is forthcoming.”
If you have information on any crimes call
0800CRIMESTOPPER (0800555111).
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Swimmers strong
again at champs
Tim Brewster
Wanaka’s young
swimmers are
continuing what
must be their best
competition season
ever with a record
breaking time at the
Otago Primary and
Secondary school swim
championships. Ellie
Brooks, 16, Lennox
Hemingway, 14, Hailee
Humphrey ,15, and
Kenzie Findlay, 13,
won the primary
200m medley event
in a time of 2:25.91
taking four tenths of a
second off the record.
The squad came away
with a number of other
medals, including one
from a dramatic finish
by Sophie Fairbairn
who won the 12 and
over 50m breaststroke
and just missed out
by hundredths of a
second to breaking a
20-year-old record set
by Olympic swimmer
Elizabeth van Welie.
Gregor Findlay won
the 50m freestyle,
backstroke and
breaststroke in the 11
and under age category
and his older sister
Kenzie won the 50m
freestyle, placed second
in the backstroke and
butterfly and third in the
50 metre breaststroke
in the 14 and under girls
event. Other podiums
came from Ellie Brooks
who placed third in
the 15 and over 50m
backstroke and in the
mixed nine and under
200 freestyle relay, Jack
Findlay, Sam Knight,
Fergus Read and Tom
Heather, all nine-yearsold, placed third.
Medals in multi-style
Eleven-year-old Holly Wigg
came away from Tapanui
with fantastic results in
the Southland Multi-style
karate tournament. The
Wanaka girl won gold for
under 12 year Kata, gold for
under 15 year Kata (brown
belt and above) and gold
for women’s open Kata
(brown belt and above).
She also won silver for
Kumite in under 12 year
(green to black belt)
Holly will train in
Queenstown for three days
during the Easter school
holidays with Hanchi Paul
Mitchel while he is here for
a black belt grading. Then
she will attend a two-day
training camp with the
New Zealand team to gain
selection for the Oceania
karate team to represent
New Zealand in Sydney
in September.
PHOTO: supplied
The team, made
up of students from
Wanaka, Cromwell
Alexandra, Arrowtown
and Queenstown train
for competitions with
Sensei Chris McGregor
from Wanaka’s Shukokai
Karate.
The other team results
for the Central Otago
students from Saturday’s
competition were: Kobe
Townsend won silver in
the under 10 year boys.
In the under 12 year girls
Emma Henderson won
gold for Kata and gold for
Kumite (white to yellow
belt). Michael Manson
won silver in Kata and
gold in Kumite and Seth
Mawhinney won gold for
Kata and silver for Kumite
in the under 12 year boys
(green to black). In the 15
year to 17 year category
Jenny Howse won gold
for Kata (below brown
belt) and also bronze for
Kata (brown belt above)
bronze Kumite(15 year).
Cole Mackie topped the
men’s open grade to win
gold in Kata, and picked
up silver in Kumite and
silver in the men’s open
Kumite. Levi Healey 1517 year (brown and black
belts) received bronze for
Kata and Kumite and gold
in the senior men’s open.
Jacinda Morton was unable
to compete because of
injury but offered valuable
coaching support to her
team mates.
Cardrona Valley road race records
Fast times and a largest ever field of 320 for the Southern Lakes half marathon and 10km run meant records
fell last weekend, but despite a strong individual run in the Southern Lakes half marathon by local Oska
Inkster-Baynes, he was still three minutes off the mark set by Dunedin’s Luke Hurring last year. However
Greer Mclean of Wanaka running in the 60 plus women’s division broke her own record by two minutes
finishing in 2:06:30. In the 10km event, local teen Lorenz Kissling broke his own under 19 record and ran
the fastest time ever on the course in 34:21. Triathlete Nicky Samuels was only a second behind him and set
a new open women’s record, with her partner Steve Gould breaking the existing record for the men’s open in
38:48, with Andrew Town setting a record in the 40-49 age group in 37:22.
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TXT MESS
AGE
BOARD
It is certainly a short sightedness of the FOPP to oppose the
angle parking on Browston Street which will not affect the
park whatsoever. We need more parking around Wanaka and this
has provided it many times during the year. Angle parking is also
safe for the driver entering or leaving the car as well.
I think it is unnatural and unhealthy having thieves in our
community and drunk drivers on our roads. Seeing as the law
is no deterrent to these people perhaps everybody knowing
their names will be. If you go to court you did something wrong.
Simple. Keep naming them.
Just read the Wanaka Sun re: park or parking lot. 2 dangerous 4
motorist 2 c oncoming traffic when at STOP sign on Dungarvon
St wanting 2 turn right onto Brownston
Whose bright idea was it to rip up the road near Rippon right
before our town has visitors for Easter?
To the red head lady I gave a lift home to on Saturday night,
I hope your hangover wasn’t to bad the next day, my car still
stinks of vomit thanks a lot!
Why does our tap water smell like a swimming pool & taste like
the swimming pool? Is it to hide the diquat put near water intake
or a wrong dosage mistake?
As new zealand is now far from clean and green lets not
sacrifice people’s freedom as well. This whole no freedom
camping bylaw is rubbish. Provide more toilets and educate
instead.
Council, in the time honoured fashion
of local and national government
agencies worldwide, seems to have
forgotten how to write documents
in a simple, understandable format
and it seems there is already
confusion on the streets about the
council’s changes to our rates which
have been approved this week.
The plan to introduce a tourist tax
on facilities used by tourists, among
other rate changes, has been
included in the draft 10 year plan. The
idea that businesses which benefit
from tourists should foot the bill for
costs related to them is nothing new
but it has to be managed in a fair
and balanced way, particularly when
visitor numbers are not buoyant
and businesses here are struggling
financially. Will out-of-the-district car
and campervan rental companies
be charged for using the roads, in
our district, will aircraft companies
be charged for bring visitors in, and
importantly, will residents here face
increased costs to also enjoy the
place we live?
Our council wanting to fine those 2 boys for “freedom camping”
when they did the right thing and didn’t drive drunk is pathetic.
Driving across those “dreaded” speed bumps this glorious
autumn afternoon I thought just how well they were working.
With the traffic slowed & lots of people crossing between the
lake & shops the whole area was so user friendly. Drivers u r
slower now anyway so is it in the 2 hard basket 2 give way 2
pedestrians
on you Michelle and Jo, also your sons.
Really cannot believe FOPP being so ridiculous re the preposed
parking plan . It makes sense to tidy Brownston st parking
around the sportsground
If traffic speed is the issue around the CBD (!?) then erect and
enforce 30k speed limit signs rather than turn Wanaka into a
terrain park.
The person opposing the naming of local criminals must be one.
have a cry! people should be named and shamed, just like u do
the crime u do the time. keep on the rightside of the law and u
cant complain.
What’s wrong with competition and affordable fast food?
Can’t wait for mcd or bk to undercut expensive wanaka f&c
shops.
Petty officials
It shows you just how quick petty officials will abuse new laws, two
boys after drinking to much sleep in their car rather than risk driving.
Great, well done! Then a fine from a poorly thought through law
which has no relationship with this situation. This almost comical
situation is then made far more serious when a Mr Paul Wilson
puts his official ten cents worth in. My comment is this, Mr Wilson is
either a complete idiot or has no idea how dangerous young people
driving drunk are!
First get rid of the so called freedom camping law it was not thought
through and very much rushed through parliament, second Mr.
Wilson obviously should have nothing to do with community
services.
Ross price
Parkins bay development is the most significant loss to Wanaka’s
outstanding landscapes. to me the most beautiful part of the
drive back from aspiring national park.
Come on every one get behind the Wanaka Skate Club and
together we can finally get the skate park extension started.
Whoop whoop.
Re: mums would go to prison. I too received a 200 dollar fine for
freedom camping on rippon night and i wasn’t even in my car!!!
The true meaning of life is 2 plant trees, under whose shade U do
not expect 2 sit.
Should we not put the rowing club on the speed bumps, time to
move on! now hasn’t the weather been lovely this year?;-) p
Anyone else getting nuisance calls? “Goodbye”
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to the Editor are those of the author alone and not
necessarily those of the Wanaka Sun.
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Don’t go to prison
Irresponsible behaviour
I am writing in response to the article “Mums would go to prison”,
published in the Wanaka Sun on March 29, 2012, in particular the
attitude demonstrated by QLDC’s general manager of community
services Paul Wilson.
Young people are often berated for making bad decisions however
on this occasion it appears the boys in question acted in a mature
and responsible fashion choosing not to drink and drive. Paul
Wilson’s stance in enforcing the parking infringement notice they
received rather than waiving the fee with a warning discourages
these responsible decisions. Would Mr Wilson rather they drive
their cars home whilst under the influence of alcohol? I’m sure he
will say no but when the alternatives are either a $200 fine, or up to
a $100 taxi fare home, what does he expect the next young person
in a similar situation to do? That’s right; they will drive their cars
and be the bloody idiot he appears to be.
It concerns me that someone who by his very actions encourages
this sort of socially irresponsible behaviour would be allowed to stay
in a position of management in our community. Councils have the
ability to waive infringements when they consider the explanation
to be acceptable. That Mr Wilson has “no sympathy” in punishing
the boys for making what most people I am sure would feel is the
right decision shows not only bad judgment but in my opinion a real
dose of pure arrogance.
I’m curious, when our Mayor read this article in the Wanaka Sun,
how did she feel about Paul Wilson’s stance on the matter? Does
she feel it sends the right message to our community? Also, how do
our local police feel about it? I trust you will find out for us.
After reading the article in the Wanaka Sun about two young men
being issued a “ticket” for sleeping in a car they did not want to
drive, given they had been drinking, I thought it must be 1st April.
Sadly not, just QLDC in action.
If the quote and attitude attributed to QLDC general manager
community services is correct, then I despair. It shows a complete
disconnection from life’s realities.
Local authorities are established to serve the communities in
which they operate, and they need to stay connected to their
community. If the facts as reported are correct, any reasonable
person considering the circumstances of this case would not treat
it as “freedom camping”. To do so is a perversion of the intent and
purpose of the relevant regulation. More importantly, there is a
counter-balancing community concern over drinking and driving
which should be taken into account.
QLDC needs to get back in touch with the community it has been
set up to serve, and look at all the circumstances. Its apparent
position on this episode does it a disservice. An aspiration for
QLDC in 2012 should be to humanise itself.
And to the mothers of the young men concerned - don’t go to
prison as you suggest. You will have received an infringement
notice. Respond to it saying you will defend the matter, and let the
District Court deal with it. Not only might you get a judge who may
have some difficulty in finding an offence against the freedom
camping regulations to be proven, but QLDC may also receive a
deserved message from the judicial system in this case.
You might even find a lawyer who will help you without charge,
especially if you find one as incensed as I am with this apparent
stupidity. I would do it myself if I was still practising instead of
enjoying Wanaka lifestyle and activities despite what appears to
be an over-bearing local authority.
Having read the proposals being mooted for a tourist tax in Wanaka
I feel there needs to be considerable community discussion on this
matter. We must be aware that it is the tourists that it appears this town
wants to attract because of the revenue they bring with them so we
must consider if a tax would be of a benefit or a discouragement.
One of the proposals to levy sectors of the ratepayers with a “tourist”
levy on their rates could well become a resident tax – not a tourist
tax. Just because the ratepayer has been deemed to be a commercial
ratepayer does not mean that they will be receiving a large proportion
of tourist income. Many ratepayers have been rated as “semi
commercial” because they are a B&B or work from home. To levy
them with a flat “Tourist “ tax could well mean they are paying a tax
regardless of whether they are generating tourist income or not.
Let’s not just make this another income generating tax without really
assessing how this would truly represent the best interests of the
tourists and residents alike.
David Mackenzie
Terry Drayton
Thursday 05 April to Wednesday 11 April 2012
Alan McKay
Wanaka
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FRUIT TREES 40% off at CROMWELL
GARDENLAND 80 Barry Avenue
Cromwell
Spinners. Fleece from 2 black &
2 white mixed breed sheep. $60 ph
4435771
For rent, desk in professional office,
lakefront, net, phones, printing, best in
Wanaka call 0212508840
POTS if they are situated OUTDOORS
40% Off at CROMWELL GARDENLAND
80 Barry Avenue Cromwell
Surfanic Rampage snow pants.
XL size. New and never used. $90. Call
0220112219
Looking for a house or have one
to rent? Text the Wanaka Sun on 0220
786778 for your free classified listing.
20 word limit, network rates apply.
CLIMBERS Wisteria’s & Honeysuckles
--- 50% OFF at Cromwell Gardenland 80
Barry Avenue Cromwell
Wanaka airshow 3 day gold pass
$300 nzd. Adelaide 08 82951960
Design
courses
at
Otago
Polytechnic - Webpage design
(Dreamweaver), film making, digital
design (intro Photoshop, Illustrator &
Indesign), creative digital photography and Advanced Photoshop will be
offered this year. Call 0800 765 9276 or
email lyne.mcfarlane@op.ac.nz
Update your administrative and
computer skills or starting afresh? Get
to Work with a Business Administration
Qualification @ Otago Polytechnic.
Courses range from medical administration to MYOB (starting 23 July). Call
0800 765 9276 or email lyne.mcfarlane@op.ac.nz
Are you a supervisor or manager
in business or aspire to be – Otago
Polytechnic has a flexible on-line
management qualification - National
Certificate in 1st Line Management.
Call 0800 765 9276 or email lyne.mcfarlane@op.ac.nz
EASTER YOGA @ Wanaka Wellness
Thurs 5:45pm Fri 10am. Drop in welcome, $15 thesadhanastudio.com
New term Core Strength Pilates
classes now starting April 16th. Call
4431711 to book your class. Only $95.
abc tutoring. Still here over the
holidays! We offer extra tuition for all
needs. Ring 0210329114 today
Dining table extendable seats 6 ok
cond $100 ono. Ph 443 2028
Fireguard/screen 71cm w x 76 d
ph 0221712718
New Mocka scooter $45. Kids
Raleigh 12inch w trainer near new
$80. Dreambaby safety gate $50 ph
4436053
Caravan-13 foot, UK model, insulated, double-glazed, shower/toilet,
cooker, fridge, power cable, queen bed.
Call 0274451278.
Computer table with pull out tray,
ideal for home or office . $60 Tel 443
5103
Bannockburn
Antiques
&
Collectables, Hall Rd, open Easter Sat &
Sun from 10am loads of old & interesting items. eftpos
Ford Fairmont ED 1993 new tyres,
cambre kit, alignment etc. $2000 ono
027 2653128
Golf clubs. Full set of wilson firesticks.4 woods, 7 irons, putter, bag
and trundler. virtually new. $500
0211197446
Landcruiser 87 Diesel manual new
wof/ tyres $4k ono 0211549995
thanks
Wanaka Preschool would like
to thank our dads Jim Murray-Ignite
Plumbing, Justin Carnie-CDL building,
and Kris Carson
A Blind Lady wishes to thank all her
previous clients. It has now been taken
over by Eric & Susan Paterson of 147
Hazlett Street, Clyde and they will be
trading as A Blind Couple. Phone (03)
449 2922. I trust you will support them
as you have me.
for sale
Garage sale: sports, tools, furniture Tenby Street, Sunday April 8 from 9am.
The Material Girls are having a
“Forecourt” Sale this Saturday April 7
from 10am. All sorts of bits and bobs,
fabric remnants, bolts of upholstery
fabric, bolts of drapery fabric, other
people’s treasures and some of our
treasures, furniture…… Call in and see
what’s for sale, 39 Reece Cres. in front
of Selectrix. Phone 443 4604
Garage sale? Text the Wanaka Sun
on 0220 786778 for your free classified listing. 20 word limit, network rates
apply.
Luna k2 138 snowboard exc condition
in bag $200. Childs size 12 snow jacket
and pants offers.ph 0272435318
Masquerade Ball dress-size 10,
black & white with diamante detail,
shoulder wrap, plus four masks! Call
0274451278
free
Free house concert at Nook Rd
Nursery, 7pm Friday. Jo Little and
Jared Smith. Soulful alt country/folk.
Enq 0273679946
Free Holiday Home rental: stay at
our luxury beach house in tropical
north coast NSW, Valla Beach, have
your 3 weeks anytime of the year in
exchange for 3 weeks accommodation
in Wanaka. 8th to 27th august. contact
David cappotweedie@bigpond.com
Free Classifieds with the Wanaka
Sun - just text message your classified
to 0220 786778 for your free listing. 20
word limit. Network rates apply.
notice
Quiz Night - Wanaka Districts Club,
Thurs 5th April 7pm.
The Gypsy Fair, Sat 14 & Sun 15
April, 9am-5pm. FREE ENTRY. Wanaka
Recreational Reserve, Ardmore Street.
TRAVELLING NORTH?
Wanaka Christchurch - Auckland. Leaving 12th
April - share fuel costs. Please ph/txt
Rosalind 0276553581
U-Fly is operating over Easter. Call for
details and complimentary pick up.
443 4005.
Detox & weight loss professional
programs. Your health is your biggest asset. Monitored results. Holistic
Healthcare 4438448
JP SERVICES at Community Networks,
Tuesdays 1pm, no service Good Friday
9 April, For appointments call 4437799
IRRIGATION
and
Landscaping,
COMPETITIVE PRICING at CROMWELL
GARDENLAND 80 Barry Avenue
Cromwell
Karuna massage $60 full hour
0226152231 :@)
LYN BROWN BOWEN THERAPIST now
also treating out of Wanaka Wellness
Centre. For appts/info pls ph 4437388
Massage in Wanaka. Professional
therapists, 7 days, clinic & mobile.
Simply good massage without the spa
price. Phone 443 8448
MASSAGE THERAPY. Sports massage,
Deep tissue, Relaxation. Please call
Ursula Krebs, Dipl. Massage Therapist.
ph:0276602271.
RELATIONSHIPS
AOTEAROA
Professional counselling for all relationship & family issues available in
Wanaka. Call 0800RELATE (0800 735
283)for an appointment.
Sage Femme Midwives 021373165 all
maternity care covered.
Septic tank cleaning Portaloo hire
and cleaning ph 4434175
Septic Tank
0800885886
Cleaners
WANAKA
DECIDUOUS TREES 20 To 50% Off at
CROMWELL GARDENLAND 80 Barry
Avenue Cromwell
Wanaka Wellness centre. Massage,
bodywork, acupuncture, physiotherapy, health analysis, detox, weight loss,
natural medicine, mental health, yoga,
meditation.
Www.wanakawellness.
co.nz
Beetroot chutney from Pirate
Pickles at the Wanaka farmers market
from 4pm Thursdays on Pembroke
Park
WWW.LAKESBOWENTHERAPY.COM
Bowen Therapy Practitioners Nikki
4436765 Cathy 021 02201898
ROSES TO CLEAR $15.00 each at
CROMWELL GARDENLAND 80 Barry
Avenue Cromwell
FRUIT TREES 40% off at CROMWELL
GARDENLAND 80 Barry Avenue
Cromwell
Bedside Cabinet. Leadlight on door.
Provision inside for shelves. 48cm w x
66cm d. S15 ph 0221712718
CLIMBERS Wisteria’s & Honeysuckles
--- 50% OFF at Cromwell Gardenland 80
Barry Avenue Cromwell
Bevelled Mirror. Square. 42cm w x
52cm d S15 ph 0221712718
Peavey guitar & 15w amp package. Stand, strap, spare strings, leads,
tuner, bag & wammy bar. As new $300
0211197446
ROSES TO CLEAR $15.00 each at
CROMWELL GARDENLAND 80 Barry
Avenue Cromwell
Travel cot, ‘Edinburgh’ excellent
condition, with mattress and accessories. $100. Text 021660171.
Are you experiencing back pain?
At Central Lakes Physio we love to fix
backs. Call 4431711 to just fix it.
WANAKA paintball now reopened
at 361 riverbank road WANAKA. Work
parties, birthdays, stag parties, we do it
all. 0800SPLATT
POTS if they are situated OUTDOORS
40% Off at CROMWELL GARDENLAND
80 Barry Avenue Cromwell
DECIDUOUS TREES 20 To 50% Off at
CROMWELL GARDENLAND 80 Barry
AvenueCromwell
Wooden cot, sturdy, good size, good
condition with mattress, converts to
bed. $120. Text 021660171
services
New mums Medla Swing Pump, single
electric pump with 2-phase expression
technology. Bargain $125 or offer. Ph
Suzy 021825995
White and blue Samsung b3410
with a free SIM card loaded with 2500
free texts only $110 ph.034434543
Boardroom table and 4 chairs.
Very good condition. $350 Tel 443
2133
Wheat 4 sale, whole or crushd, barley whole or crushd 30kg 4 $25. Mash
25kg 4 $25. 4434944.
Plum chutney from Pirate Pickles at
the Wanaka farmers market from 4pm
Thursdays on Pembroke Park
Rimu Dining table. Seats 8 comfortably. Good cond. Solid. $495 ph 443 2222
or 021 201 1121
Salomon Mission 6 ski boots. New
and never used. Size 13 US. $120. Call
0220112219
Want to spread the word but don’t
have the budget? Text the Wanaka
Sun on 0220 786778 for your free classified listing. 20 word limit, network
rates apply.
rent
Easter accommodation. Self contained loft. $150 per night. Sleeps 4. Ph
0274455168/4438008
For rent fixed term 1.5.-31.8.12 one
bedroom house ideal for a couple. Call
443 6593
For rent, self-contained studio/sleepout in garden setting next to river in
alberttown,$150 plus electricity, gas,
0274436568
For rent: charming split level studio,
from 1st May to end of ski season, call
4436593, ideal for a couple.
For rent: 3 bedroom house, osp furnished, insulated, wood burner, cosy
and sunny, 5 mins walk to town. Ph:
0221712718.
notice
IRRIGATION
and
Landscaping,
COMPETITIVE PRICING at CROMWELL
GARDENLAND 80 Barry Avenue
Cromwell
lost
Lost. Grey plastic wheel trim
for Daihatsu, between Nook Rd &
Wanaka. Pensioner would love back.
Ph 4438179
Missing cat from Ballantyne rd
near river. Friendly grey tabby with
magnet on collar. Any info pls call/txt
02102790039
Lost in the mess? Text the Wanaka
Sun on 0220 786778 for your free classified listing. 20 word limit, network
rates apply.
wanted
WANTED kids outdoor playhouse. If u
have one or no someone that does. ph
4436053 / O272577792.
Wanted baby helmet call 443 7907
or 02102201898
For FREE listing
text your advert to
02 20 786 778
20 word limit - deadline Tuesday 4pm
standard network rates apply
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Thursday 05 April to Wednesday 11 April 2012
sunclassifieds
notice
employment
open homes
Address
Time
Date
Price
17 FOXGLOVE HEIGHTS
11am-12pm
5/04/12 Offers over $1.5m
23B OLD STATION AVE
1.30-2pm
7/04/12 $595,000
9 BILLS WAY
2-2.30pm
7/04/12 Offers over $539k
17 FOXGLOVE HEIGHTS
11am-12pm
8/04/12 Offers over $1.5m
23B OLD STATION AVE
1-1.30pm
8/04/12 $595,000
9 BILLS WAY
2-2.30pm
8/04/12 Offers over $539k
18 URQUHART PLACE
3-3.30pm
8/04/12 By Negotiation
17 FOXGLOVE HEIGHTS
11am-12pm
9/05/12 Offers over $1.5m
18 URQUHART PLACE
11am-2pm
9/04/12 By Negotiation
4 SUNNYSIDE LANE
11am-2pm
9/04/12 $649,000
9 BILLS WAY
2.30-3pm
9/04/12 Offers over $539k
23B OLD STATION AVE
3-3.30pm
9/04/12 $595,000
147 STONE STREET
2pm
6/04/12 $1,450,000
40 ALISON AVE, ALBERT TOWN
11am
7/04/12 Auction
110 KINGS DRIVE
11.15-11.45am 7/04/12 $565,000
99 ALISON AVE, ALBERT TOWN
12pm
7/04/12 Deadline Sale
32 LISMORE STREET
12-12.30pm
7/04/12 $1,250,000
165 WARREN STREET
12.45-1.15pm 7/04/12 $459,000
147 STONE STREET
1pm
7/04/12 $1,450,000
203 BEACON POINT ROAD
1pm
7/04/12 Auction
20 KENNEDY CRESCENT
1.30-2pm
7/04/12 Auction
1 LANSDOWN STREET
2.15-2.45pm
7/04/12 Auction
165 WARREN STREET
12.45-1.15pm 8/04/12 $459,000
147 STONE STREET
1pm
8/04/12 $1,450,000
20 KENNEDY CRESCENT
1.30-2pm
8/04/12 Auction
104 HUNTER CRESCENT
2pm
8/04/12 $479,000
1 LANSDOWN STREET
2.15-2.45pm
8/04/12 Auction
4 MEADOWBROOK PLACE
3pm
8/04/12 Auction
203 BEACON POINT ROAD
1pm
9/04/12 Auction
20 KENNEDY CRESCENT
1.30-2pm
9/04/12 Auction
FIRST NATIONAL
LOCATIONS
SOUTHERNWIDE
19 ALICE BURN DRIVE, LUGGATE 12pm
8/04/12 $475,000
4 HEBE COURT, ALBERT TOWN
8/04/12 $529,000
1pm
13 FINCH STREET, ALBERT TOWN 1.45pm
8/04/12 $575,000
91 MOUNT IRON DRIVE
8/04/12 $595,000
2.30pm
trades&services
TREE services
cinema
panelbeaters
construction
CURTAINS
sport results
Wanaka bowling Club progressive bowls,
Friday March 30: Skips 1 George Russell, 2
Norm Matheson, 3 Kerry Suckling. Thirds 1
Mike Ryder, 2 Brian Holmes, 3 Dirk Gootjes.
Leads 1 David Byers, 2 Rick Mclean, 3 Fred
Anderson
Tarras Golf Opening Results AmbroseKen Galloway, Richard Pullar, Stephanie Still
and Russell Lovelock 57 nett, Allan Kane, Craig
Still, Robert Leslie and Graeme Rive 58.7, Annabel Spiers, Carmel & Murray Hyndman and
Richard Timpany 60.4
Lake Hawea Golf Club Results 01/04/2012.
Medal, LGU + Ringers. Men 0 -13: 1 R Johnston 8013-67 on c/b, 2 S Johnston 77-10-67. Men 14+: 1
A Hales 81-17-64 on c/b, 2 R Stevenson 83-19-64.
Women: 1 K Todd 88-24-64, 2 J Hanson 89-20-69.
Nearest the Pin: K Vincent. Twoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s K Todd No 10, T
Cotter No 18. Birdie net eagle K Todd No 16.
Bridge results: Mt Iron Stakes 1 North/South:
Marion Furneaux, Laraine Shepherd 60.55%1. Pat
Gray, Jean Stokes 59.27% 2. Fran Holmes, Sue Orbell 57.55% 3. East/West:- Errol Kelly, Jenny Pryde
69.82% 1. John Lyness, Hugh Simmers 63.18% 2.
Pauline Davidson, Marg Grieve 55.18% 3._Wilkin
Pairs Silver Division. 29 March. North/South:- Clare
Scurr, Ann-Louise Stokes 67.00% 1. Errol Kelly,
Max Shepherd 50.00% 2. Bronze Division:- Adrian
Stewart, Judith Jenkins 64.58% 1. Cliff & Grace
Harris 56.25% 2. Friday Bridge 30 March. North/
South:- Lynne Fegan, Maggie Stratford 58.75%1.
Pat Gray, Freda Ryder 52.08% 2. K.Gibbons, Dorothy
McDonald 50.83% 3. East/West:- Anne Hamilton,
Pat Ross 69.17% 1. Karolyn Macandrew, Barbara
Waterworth 61.25% 2. Noeline Goldsbrough, Lyn
Howson 47.50% 3.
Thursday 05 April to Wednesday 11 April 2012
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sunsport
Mixed fortune
over the hill
Both Wanaka football
teams travelled to Jack’s
Point in Queenstown on
Saturday.
The A team (pictured
at last week’s game) were
first up against Galaxy
and knew they had to be
on top form having lost
on their last visit to this
ground. Connor Ceci was
unavailable due to illness
and Pauly Hodgson was
back in the side after his
absence last week.
Galaxy, a young team
who have played together
for a few years, like to get
the ball on the ground and
play a passing game which
can be hard to combat.
From the start Wanaka
dominated the middle of
the field. They created a
few early chances winning
the physical battle to shut
down Galaxy’s passing
game.
In the first ten minutes,
midfielder Ian Bell opened
the scoring when the
Galaxy keeper failed
to handle his deep, inswinging cross into the
top corner. It was to be
Ian’s last involvement as
he retired early with a calf
injury. Gabe Shwarz got
back among the goals with
a nice finish after being set
up by Finn Moore to make
it 2-0 at the break.
Galaxy turned on the
pressure in the second
half but without success
as young Gabe made the
game safe with his second
goal making it 3-0. He
Veteran wheels
out another win
then secured his fifth
goal in two games to gain
his first hat-trick of the
season.
With 11 goals for and
one against, the Wanaka A
team are the side to beat
at this early stage of the
season.
In the Wanaka B game
against Rangers both teams
fought out a scrappy
contest which could have
gone either way. In the
end it went Rangers way,
with the Queenstown
hosts grinding out a 4-3
victory. Wanaka B Central
midfielder, Dom Jennings
bagged a brace in what
was the only highlight of
this encounter.
Wanaka cyclist Doug Hamilton (pictured) has
maintained his record as a veteran endurance
rider winning last weekend’s six hour Super D
enduro race in Queenstown. Doug, 47, has won the
vet category at the previous three ‘Brakeburner’
lift accessed events at Coronet Peak and was
pleased to win the new event being held on the
Skyline gondola track by eight laps over the next
placegetter. He averaged “about 25 minutes”
for the 13 laps he completed which included an
approximate seven minute ride on the gondola
and he also finished seventh overall in the open
men’s division.
PHOTO: spoke magazine
- Allan Carmichael
PHOTO: supplied
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Thursday 05 April to Wednesday 11 April 2012